Tender

CPU 7387 Housing Fire Safety Systems

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 19:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

18 Nov 2025 at 15:34

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council is inviting tenders for the "CPU 7387 Housing Fire Safety Systems" contract. This contract, initiated on 9th December 2025, is aimed at enhancing the fire safety of housing services in Nottingham, UK (region UKF14). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 26th January 2026. The contract, valued at £3 million excluding VAT, requires the successful contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance and installation services for systems such as fire alarms, sprinklers, and extinguishers. Using the open competition method, Nottingham City Council seeks to ensure effective collaboration with innovative contractors to deliver cost-efficient and high-standard fire safety systems over a four-year period from 1st April 2026.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in fire-detection and prevention systems to secure a significant public contract. Companies with expertise in the installation and maintenance of fire-related infrastructure, including aspirating smoke detection and automatic opening vent systems, will find this project aligns perfectly with their capabilities. With a focus on both competitive pricing and the demonstration of quality and social value, this contract is well-suited for contractors with a strategic approach to value-for-money investments and those eager to innovate in fire safety technology. Engaging in this procurement process can significantly enhance a company’s portfolio, especially those aiming to establish a foothold in public sector contracts and housing safety services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPU 7387 Housing Fire Safety Systems

Notice Description

Nottingham City Council Housing Services is seeking to appoint a Contractor who will be responsible for the Fire Safety Systems, Monitoring and Suppression systems. The Contractor will carry out the planned preventative maintenance, fault repair and installation of our: 1. Fire Alarms and Fire Protection Equipment / Aspirating Smoke Detection Systems (VESDA) 2. Dry Risers / Wet Risers / Pump Sets 3. Sprinkler Installations 4. Automatic opening vents (AOVs) 5. Fire Extinguishers & Fire Blankets During the contract term the installation works shall be subject to change and approval by the Authority prior to each years planned investment strategy. It is the intention of the Authority to replace equipment and embrace innovation to provide efficient services whilst demonstrating a clear value for money investment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e38b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081264-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

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